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Volume 5 Issue 47
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GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BY SUPPORTING LITERACY
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Dear Friends of Jamaica:
Each year, a group of volunteers make strides in Jamaica
by spotlighting literacy and motivating children near and far giving selflessly of their time, collecting donated materials and presenting them to children in various disadvantaged communities.
The Read Across Jamaica Foundation helps to bring a world of inquisitive interest and gained knowledge to students in rural and impoverished areas of Jamaica. Our “Journey to Jamaica” missions show the world that we care for its little children everywhere and we make time to work with struggling readers. Our annual “Read Across Jamaica Day” celebrations allow us to give the gift of literacy to a wanting child. But we need your help too.
Our motto: Share a book with a child and you have given illiteracy a dose of cure…
We know that you share a general concern for the welfare of children in the US, Jamaica and the Caribbean. It is not enough to keep talking about these issues; it is time now for action. We need your participation and support of this project to help us motivate children in the US and throughout the Caribbean. Your donation may be a one-time contribution or you may want to consistently help with a monthly or annual contribution.
For more information about our organization, visit our web presence at http://www.readacrossja.com
or
www.myspace.com/readacrossja
or
contact the Project Coordinator, Ja’nice Wisdom at
202.285.4673.
As we give Thanks for our blessings during
this holiday season, reach out and bless others.
Happy Thanksgivng,
readacrossja@aol.com
Thank you and God Bless.
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LIVITY OUTERNATIONAL SALE TOPANGA, CA
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LOCATION:115 S TOPANGA CANYON BLVD TOPANGA, CA
Phone: 1-310-455-2433
www.livity.org
myspace.com/livityouternational
info@livity.org
Livity Outernational is committed to spreading the awareness of Sustainability and uses the hype of the Fashion / Streetwear markets to achieve its goals. They actively preserve their natural environment and help foster a more equitable system of manufacture and trade. Livity is made up of a multi-cultural crew from Topanga Canyon, California that has been making functional and stylish products from Sustainable Materials since 2001. Livity uses Straw, Hemp, Organic Cotton, Bamboo, Soy, Recycled Plastic Bottles, and Veggie-Oil-Based Synthetics to create futuristic yet classic garments and accessories.
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A NEW ALBUM BY ANTHONY RED ROSE
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On November 18th, Anthony Red Rose unveiled his long awaited solo release, My Name Is Red Rose in cooperation with Zojak World Wide, the leader in digital distribution of reggae music. The conscious dancehall artist whose world-class production work (Terry Linen, Beenie Man, Capleton, Bounty Killer, to name a few) cut into his own recording time is proud to release his first album in over ten years. With solid dancehall classics already in his songbook, ("Tempo", "Under Mi Fat Ting", and his current hot video No AK Love) the 16 selections on My Name Is Red Rose are quintessential Anthony Red Rose who is on a mission to teach another generation of youth the importance of love over guns.
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CHEF MAYRA'S VEGETARIAN EGG ROLLS
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You could use basil or just about any fresh herb that you like instead of mint. This Spring Roll recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. It can be completely vegan with Won-Tons instead of Egg-Rolls.
• 2 limes
• 1 container firm tofu
• ½ container of extra firm tofu pressed
• ½ cup avocado oil
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ jar of unrefined coconut oil
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup oregano fresh
• ¼ cup of marjoram
• 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup of cilantro
• 1/2 zucchini for the paste
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 zucchini, julienned
• 1 yellow squash julienned
• 2 ripped avocado sliced very thin
• 1 tofu feta ( whole foods) slices in very long small pieces
• spring roll wrappers or egg roll or won tons
• water for the wrappers
Preparation: If Doing Egg Rolls or Won Tons, get your fryer ready, add your oils (turn to 350 degrees or less.) The Roll or Won Ton must be a light golden color. Add the tofu, ½ of zucchini, oregano, 5 leaves of mint, ginger, marjoram, cilantro, juice of 2 limes, pinch of salt and paper, in the food processor and mix to a creamy paste consistency. Add a little dry oregano and spin one time. Add the ½ tsp of avocado oil and just give it
a very quick spin once more. Submerge spring roll wrappers in water until pliable one at a time. If using the egg rolls or won ton follow directions on the packet. (Use oils for the fryer)
Cut the tofu in small long sticks (we are using the long sticks to fill the wrappers) Spread a bit, lightly thin on the wrapper.
Scoop 1 tsp of the tofu veggie paste and add tofu sticks, the julienne veggies and tofu feta. Place two or three chucks of avocado and start rolling... (See directions on the packet)
Enjoy!!!!!
Carib Chef Mayra
Call Me! 702 372 4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor"
chef@mychefmayra.com
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REGGAE ROCKS THE RHYTHM LOUNGE IN LONG BEACH CALI, SATURDAY NOV. 29TH!
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM - NOV 28 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 20 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records(1wk@#) U-1
02 1 18 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel-
Adidjaheim Records/Chimney Records (2wks@#1) D-1
03 3 17 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records (4wks@#1) NM
04 4 14 Robbery-Macka Diamond-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings NM
05 5 12 Water Man- Buju Banton - TJ Records NM
06 6 14 Goodas Clap-Stacious-Ward 21 NM
07 10 9 No Games-Serani- TJ Records U-3
08 8 14 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records NM
09 12 6 Sweep-Elephant Man-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings U-3
10 11 11 Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab U-1
11 15 4 Yuh Know Fi Wine-Beenie Man- 357 Records U-4
12 14 8 Ghetto Prayer – Shane-O-Jam II U-2
13 7 19 Inna Di Car Back-Mavado-Big Ship (pp#4) D-6
14 17 2 Million By A Morning-Vybz Kartel-Don Corleon U-3
15 16 10 Move-KK Alese- Ruby Sarah Music (pp#14) U-1
16 9 15 Overcome- Mavado-Big Ship (pp#8) D-7
17 18 5 Tic Toc-Busy Signal-S. S. M. G U-1
18 19 3 Daggering - RDX-Apt 19 U-1
(2wks@#1) D-6
20 20 17 Bottom of the Barrel-Tifa-Ward 21 (pp#6) NM
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 13 Stronger-D’Angel-Sons of Spoon (1wk@1) U-1
02 1 9 Barak Obama-Cocoa Tea-Roaring Lion (2wks@1) D-1
03 3 18 Keep It To Yourself-Queen Ifrica-Don Corleon (2wks@1) NM
04 5 10 Tell It Like It Is-Stevie Face-Boot Camp U-1
05 4 14 A Better Man-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music Int’l (pp#4)D-1
06 7 10 Muss Come A Road- Mr. Vegas – A-Team U-1
07 6 11 I Surrender –Beres Hammond -No Doubt Records (pp#6)D-1
08 9 10 Nothing Change (Love Reigns)-Bugle/Tarrus Riley
-Sons of Spoon Music U-1
09 8 18 Rest Your Love on Me-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l (2wks@1) D-1
10 11 7 One More Try-MBC-Boot Camp U-1
11 13 6 I Feel Good – Beres Hammond – Penthouse U-2
12 10 28 Different Page - I-Octane - Rated R/Arrows (2wks@#1) D-2
13 15 5 Calm Down Yuh Nerves-Bescenta-Uplifting Music Int’l U-2
14 16 4 I Love You Anyway-Barbee-It’s Not A Game Records U-2
15 14 6 Gun Town-Morgan Heritage-Don Corleon (pp#14)D-1
16 17 4 My Jamaican Girl-Prince Pankhi-Otis Riddim Records U-1
17 12 24 One of a Kind-Leroy Smart-WWS (3wks@1) D-5
18 19 5 Herbalist Farmer-Chuck Fender-No Doubt Records U-1
19 20 2 Miss You – Courtney “Yogi” John–Stereophonic Production U-1
20 - New Jah Jah See Dem A Come-Sugar Roy/Conrad Crystal
and Gyptian - Fireball
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 11 Come To Jamaica-Richie Stephens-Pot of Gold
(2wks@#1) NM
02 3 9 Just Believe-Noddy Virtue- Reflection U-1
03 4 6 Loaded-Busy Signal-VP Records U-1
04 2 12 The Diamond Series-Blue-George Nooks-Tads International
(3wks@#1) D-2
05 5 22 The Ultimate Reggae/Dancehall X-perience -
Various Artistes–Tads International (4wks@#1) NM
06 7 5 Riddim Ruler- Drop It – Various Artistes-
No Doubt Records/Tads Int’l U-1
07 9 2 A Moment In Time-Beres Hammond-VP Records U-2
08 8 4 I Can Feel Your Pain- Gyptian-VP Records/Cannon NM
09 6 10 Jamrock Classics Vol 1-Various Artistes-Gargamel D-3
10 - New Greatest Reggae One drop Anthems-Various Artists-Greensleeves
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
CALL: 876/968-5817 NOW!!!
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WORLD UNITED MUSIC FESTIVAL- SHUT DOWN EARLY
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A three-day music festival billed as a fundraiser for an organization dedicated to helping came to an abrupt and early halt, leaving disappointed fans and angry vendors looking for refunds. The event, dubbed World United Music Festival had been intended to serve as the inaugural fund raiser for United States Entertainment Force, a California-based nonprofit group reportedly dedicated to helping soldiers and their families.
Organizers for the event claim that the cancellation was due to inclement weather, in particular accident that occurred on the first day due to high winds. According to the The Austin American-Statesman, Jerry Payne, the event's founder, said that he pulled the plug after a piece of the stage, dislodged by the wind, fell on some attendees, sending at least one to the hospital. However, the bands and vendors point to financial mismanagement and low attendance as the reason for the cancellation.
Robert Chapman, who runs the Dallas production company that had been hired to provide lighting, audio and staging for the event, says he pulled his gear on Saturday, leaving bands performing sans P.A. when he says Payne couldn't come up with the promised $60,000. Chapman also claims that a $10,000 check he had received prior to the event bounced.
Food vendors also claim that they are out money. One vendor, Salim Daou, traveled from Virginia for the event and after paying $6,000 in expenses, including a booth fee of $1,500, he had made $300 in sales before the event was canceled. Others, such as Ray McEachern who provided 200 portable toilets for the festival, are out $13,000 The American-Statesman reported.
Some bands are out too. Many bands had agreed to play for free, with the understanding that the money raised would be used to help American combat troops, but others, such as headliners Asleep at the Wheel and Roger Creager, had been promised a fee.
For ticket refunds and vendor refunds contact the executive producer Jerry Payne at the United States Entertainment Force
jerry@theusef.org
Phone: (559) 645-501
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RANKIN SKROO WEDNESDAYS IN OAKTOWN, CA
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http://www.myspace.com/rankinscroo
HEY IT'S RANKIN SCROO PASSIN THROUGH WITH A ANNOUNCEMENT..
RANKIN SCROO BRINGS TO YOU "URBAN REGGAE WEDNESDAY'S" WITH LIVES PERFORMANCES FROM THE GODFADA HIMSELF RANKIN SCROO also Performing Ginger
and Wadi Gad. Also featuring "HIPS LIKE WHA DANCE CONTEST"
While it is the Holiday's help Rankin give back to the Kids
TOY DRIVE 11-26-08 to 12-24-08
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JANUARY 17 - REBEL SALUTE - JAMAICA
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This annual festival will continue into its 15th year and will feature several other internationally acclaimed reggae geniuses such as Luciano, Inner Circle, Gentleman plus Tony Rebel and will showcase Jamaica’s ital cuisine and positive vibrations.
Port Kaiser’s Sports Club (Border of Manchester & St. Elizabeth)
Tel: (876) 934-0827/ 969-1111 flames_productions@hotmail.com
www.tonyrebel.com
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REGGAE FILM FEST '09 IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES
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LINK TO THE WEBSITE: http://www.jamaicafilmacademy.org/
February 26-28, 2009 REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL
A three-day screening of feature and documentary films and music videos that feature reggae music and Jamaican culture as the central theme. The Event is being positioned as Jamaica's Premier International film event of the year.
Barbara Blake-Hannah Tel: (876)-384-2923
jamediapro@hotmail.com
Kingston,JA
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EBONY EXCURSIONS WILL BRING YOU TO REGGAE SUMFEST!
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Ebony Excursions will host the SumFest 2009 Getaway Travel Package July 19-26 2009.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once? Been waiting fi go a yard? Well here’s your chance! Now you can experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of you fellow Reggae fans for $1,200.
Next year marks the 17th anniversary of the legendary Red Stripe Reggae SumFest. The best artist such as Richie Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Macka Diamond Mary J Blige and countless others have made this festival biggest sensation on the island. Next year promises to be even better!
Ebony Excursions has partnered with Baba Roots USA and Sunset Beach Resort to bring Reggae fans a one of a kind experience for SumFest 2009!
All travel packages include:
- 7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- VIP Bands for all SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All gratuities
➢ All prices are based on double occupancy
Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
For more information, please contact:
Ashlie Randolph
sumfest@ebonyexcursionstravel.com
http://ebonyexcursions.com/Upcoming_Event.html
www.myspace.com/ebonyexcursions
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IT'S A REGGAELUTION!
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RAS INDIO AND LUTAN FYAH ON DEC 3 IN SAN FRANCISCO
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For More Information visit: HTTP://www.rasindiobelize.com
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THE PEOPLE OF THE CONGO ARE PLEADING FOR EUROPEAN PEACEKEEPERS TO PROTECT TERRIFIED CIVILIANS
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Dear Friends,
The people of the Congo are pleading for European peacekeepers to protect terrified civilians. European leaders are wavering -- help launch hard-hitting ads to push them to respond: Take Action Now
The brutal war in Congo is escalating, as a terrified Congolese people plead for Europe to send peacekeepers to protect them.
(1) Today, two top experts warned that Congo looks frighteningly like Rwanda before the 1994 genocide and that only Europe can deploy a strong and neutral force fast enough to stop the bloodshed.
(2) European leaders are wavering as their council meeting approaches - we have just one week to persuade them to act.
We know how to do it -- last week, Avaaz ran a hard-hitting advertisement in The Times of London, pressing UK leaders to support a European force or risk responsibility for genocide -- their Africa minister called us immediately, and their position has shifted -- the UK has moved toward supporting a European force!
Now we need to take this effective ad campaign Europe-wide -- placing ads in influential newspapers in key deciding countries.
The Times ad was paid for by 300 small donations from Avaaz members. If just 3000 of us donate in the next 48 hours we can run ads across Europe before it's too late. A full page ad can cost just 6,000€ ($8,000) in a major newspaper. See the Times ad and watch a tense video demand for action we received today from a displaced woman caught in the conflict:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/congo_europe_must_act/
There are only days left to influence decision makers in Europe. Next week the agenda and positions will be determined for the European Union's Council of Ministers meeting on the 8th and 9th of December. If they fail to act now, the people of the Congo will have to wait months before the EU considers the issue again.
Our ad last week and a campaign by over 135,000 Avaaz members helped shift the British government, but we need another EU state to step up and lead the troop proposal. France will support it, but for historical reasons should not send troops.
(3) We are being told that Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain are the key countries that tip the balance. We will start by placing ads in newspapers in those countries and in the European Voice in Brussels - the most widely read newspaper by European politicians - just as EU Ambassadors decide their positions on this issue.
The UN says it will send more peacekeepers to the Congo, but the Congolese people and experts agree that UN forces have completely failed to protect civilians and require European reinforcement. This week, 44 Congolese organizations signed a letter to European leaders asking them to send peacekeepers. Their letter pleads: "We have been abandoned...We urge you to transform your kind speeches and messages into action... with each day that passes, more and more people die." Follow the link to help these desperate voices reach Europe's leaders:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/congo_europe_must_act/
The Congo has languished for too long, with unspeakable suffering. It now has a brief window of the world’s attention – let’s seize that window to bring peacekeepers who can help achieve lasting peace.
With hope,
Ricken, Alice, Iain, Veronique, Paul, Graziela, Luis, Milena, Ben, Brett, Paula and the whole Avaaz team
PS: For a report on Avaaz's campaigning so far, see:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/report_back_2
PSS: Here are the sources for this alert:
[1] http://www.avaaz.org/blog/en/w/pascal/2008/11/call_for_help_from_congo.php
[2] http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2428031.htm
[3] http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=44605
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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE OFFERING EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS!
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YVAD : : Sojourner
International Recording Artist, Kevin “Yvad” Davy, once singed to Tuff Gong, premiered his new single “Preach” recently on Hype-TV (Jamaica). The video now posted on YouTube and MySpace was shot on location in Kingston Jamaica, and explores the “good guy gone bad” theme, except that it has a happy ending. Directed by newcomers Victor Simpson and Josh it features his longtime childhood friend and fellow singer Kyan, who plays the role of the villain.
The enigmatic, on again, off again front man for the Wailer’s Band is throwing all efforts behind the promotion of this lead single from his long anticipated third album, Sojourner, due out early 2009. The song, recorded at Mikey Bennett’s Grafton Studios, underscores the immense talent of the Yvad who wears the hat of Producer on this track. It has been more than twelve years since Yvad entered the scene and once again, reggae aficionados and his legions of fans can look forward to a high quality album which features the likes of Clive Hunt and Wayne Armond.
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SEEFARI : : Rasta Italist
SEEFARI WINS AMMA AWARD FOR BEST REGGAE SONG 2008!!!
The song “Mary Jane” by SEEFARI is the winner of the AMMA AWARD for “Best Reggae Song 2008” www.marijuanamusicawards.com
Download it from iTunes
www.itunes.com/seefari/rastaitalist
“Mary Jane” is track #3 on “Rasta Italist”, the latest CD from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist SEEFARI. With rave reviews, strong radio airplay and chart action worldwide, the roots reggae record has proven to be a crossover success with reggae, world and rock radio. In addition to the AMMA Award-winning “Mary Jane”, the track “Rootsman” is featured in “Island Hoppers TV” (Puerto Rico episode) hosted by Miami-based DJ/VJ Lance-O.
Critics have hailed the CD, which features eleven original songs and four dub versions as reminiscent of the “golden age” of roots reggae. Los Angeles based DJ/Music writer Chuck Foster wrote in “The Beat” magazine “on this release he gets a masked, perry-esque sound on the tracks and vocals that harks to the mid-70’s” Reggae-reviews.com wrote that “it draws favorable comparisons to Pablo Moses best work” and Tom Orr of World Music Central wrote that SEEFARI’s “dub-heavy sound is deeply pleasing whether you’re the inhaling type or not”.
Tom “SEEFARI” Carroll has more than a dozen independent reggae/world releases to his credit and he has toured extensively over the last two decades, performing at countless reggae festivals for hundreds of thousands of reggae fans. A seminal figure in the sub-genre known as “American Reggae”, SEEFARI has performed annually for several thousand hometown fans at the Dayton Reggae Festival (the midwest’s longest running reggae festival) for an astounding 21 years in a row! Well-known for his dynamic live renderings of roots reggae classics (especially the Marley songbook), SEEFARI and his world-class reggae band are well-versed in the music of Jamaica and his passionate live performances bring the roots vibes every time! The charismatic and energetic SEEFARI jumps, dances and prowls the stage like a rasta lion. His smokin' band flexes roots rock reggae with the ease of seasoned pros and SEEFARI always leaves the crowd up on their feet and screaming for more!
“Rasta Italist” is available at iTunes, CDbaby and Ernie B’s
www.itunes.com/seefari/rastaitalist
www.cdbaby.com/seefari3
www.ebreggae.com
www.seefari.com
www.myspace.com/seefari
www.sonicbids.com/seefari
Radio DJs and MDs- download airplay quality WAV files of 3 SEEFARI songs - Mary Jane, Rootsman and Rasta Italist @
www.airplaydirect.com/seefari <http://www.airplaydirect.com/seefari>
or
www.radiodirectx.com <http://www.radiodirectx.com/> (where Rasta Italist has been in the top ten most downloaded songs for more than 6 months)
bookings, radio reports/playlists –
seefari@hotmail.com
info@seefari.com
(937) 376-5493
(937) 532-3411
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ANTHONY SELASSIE : : Rising Above
CD - Rising Above To be released on Surfing Medicine CD Release date: December 2008 Available on: ITunes & Rhapsody
Anthony Selassie is a dynamic roots reggae performer who has taken the best from reggae's tradition of great sound, and combined it with topics from today's headlines. He can rock you with a sweet ska, and then sock you with a wild nyabinghi beat. He is conscious, spiritual and talented.
Selassie's original music is what Jamaican reggae is really all about. He is well known throughout the industry as a recording engineer and mixer, but his voice is what Jah (God) has given him to spread the message of reliance on the Most High and the importance of showing love for all of Jah's people. It is also the gift Jah has given him to let the world remember what great reggae music is. One listen, and you are a fan. He brings the voice of hope to people who are oppressed by the spiraling crime rate, violence, war and dislocation. His message is that trust in Jah and love and respect for one another can bring a brighter tomorrow.
Selassie’s beautiful, rounded tones touch the heart and soul. His music is conscious and uplifting – virtues that have been lost in much of today’s music. Most of his recordings use live instruments and often are mixed through an analogue board to give them rich, full-bodied, warm sounds. He can be reached by phone at 876-397-6728; by e-mail at st_michael777@yahoo.com, or you can check out Selassie's web page at MySpace.com/anthonyselassie.
Meek and Humble Child is a collaboration between Selassie and Chris Meredith, renowned reggae bass guitar player. Recording and mixing were done at Chris' Bust Out Studio in Kingston, Jamaica
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PATO BANTON & MYSTIC ROOTS BAND 2008 US TOUR
Thursday Dec 4th: Kaunakakai (Molokai), HI.
Friday Dec 5th: Lahaina (Maui), HI.
Saturday Dec 6th: Honolulu (Oahu), HI.
Thursday Dec 11th: Lihue (Kauai), HI.
Friday Dec 12th: Kailua-Kona, HI.
Saturday Dec 13th: Hilo, HI.
Friday Jan 2nd: Solana Beach, CA. (21+)
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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| 1958: |
Derek [809; bass] is born in Jamaica. |
| 1960: |
Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day). |
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IN LOVING GRATITUDE
Gracious JAH, in the busyness of my day, I sometimes forget to stop and thank You for all that is good in my life. My blessings are many and my heart is filled with gratitude for the gift of life, for the ability to love and be loved, for the opportunity to see the everyday wonders of creation, for sleep and water, for a mind that thinks and a body that feels.
I thank you, too, for those things in my life that are less than I would hope them to be. Things that seem challenging, unfair, or difficult. When my heart feels stretched and empty and pools of tears form in my weary eyes, still I rejoice that you are as near to me as my next breath and that in the midst of turbulence, I am growing and learning. In the silence of my soul, I thank you most of all for your unconditional and eternal love. Amen.
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REBEL SALUTE
Saturday, January 17, 2009
This annual festival will continue into its 15th year and
will feature several other internationally acclaimed reggae
geniuses such as Luciano, Inner Circle, Gentleman plus Tony Rebel
and will showcase Jamaica’s ital cuisine and positive vibrations.
Port Kaiser’s Sports Club (Border of Manchester & St. Elizabeth)
Patrick Barrett aka ‘Tony Rebel’
Tel: (876) 934-0827/ 969-1111
flames_productions@hotmail.com
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9th Annual Chinese New Year
Saturday-Saturday, January 24-31, 2009
Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
919-618-2985
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash
Saturday, January 31 2009
State Theatre, Kalamazoo, Michigan U.S.
269-271-5219
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Seattle Bob Marley Tribute
Friday-Saturday, February 6-7, 2009
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
206-CULTURE
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.
269-271-5219
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Saturday-Sunday, April 9-13, 2009
Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S.
828-295-4610
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Baja Sur Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, April 11-12, 2009
Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011.52.1.612.133.4718
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Bayfront Reggae Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Duluth, MN, U.S.
218-834-5037
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
August 24-30, 2009
Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S.
www.onelovepress.com
828 295-4610
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Reggae Fest 2008
October 18, 2009
Hartford, CT, U.S.
860-655-6247
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Ottawa Reggae Festival; Le Breton Flats Festival
Friday-Sunday, October 21-23, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613-806-6731
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